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Many people assume hearing changes are simply part of getting older. Sometimes they are: but “normal ageing” does not mean you have to struggle through conversations, turn the television up loudly, or sto...Read more

Ear wax is normal and useful. It protects the ear canal from dust, dryness and irritation. However, when wax builds up and becomes impacted (firmly stuck in the ear canal), it can cause frustrating symptoms t...Read more

If you are comparing hearing aids in Perth, you have probably noticed that “AI-powered” technology is everywhere in 2026. Oticon Reveal’s new Dual AI, ReSound Sensia and Starkey’s AI platforms are bei...Read more

If you receive the Age Pension and use subsidised hearing services, the Hearing Services Program (HSP) is changing in early 2027. The Australian Government has announced plans to simplify the HSP voucher sche...Read more

If you hear ringing, buzzing, hissing or whistling when there is no external sound, you are experiencing tinnitus. It can be frustrating, distracting and exhausting, especially at night or in quiet rooms. As ...Read more

As an audiologist working right here in Western Australia, I frequently sit down with parents and adults who are utterly exhausted. They tell me, "My child has normal hearing tests at school, but they st...Read more